What's it really like to go from writing code to leading people? In this episode, we talk with Babiche and Nikolas, who recently transitioned from engineer to Engineering Manager. They share the hard truths—from learning to let go of coding during incidents to the surprising power of walking meetings. If you've ever wondered what an EM actually does all day or are considering the move yourself, this conversation is for you.

oday we sat down with Elinor and Alexandra, two of the five Enterprise Architects at bol.com, to demystify one of our most crucial yet misunderstood functions. They pull back the curtain on how they bring structure to massive scale, enable smarter decisions, and why they believe every engineer is an architect.

oin us behind the scenes of Space Summit, Bol.com’s internal tech conference—where product and tech become speakers, crew, and innovators for a day. This year’s edition? Bigger, bolder, and now open to the entire product team for the first time!

Probably the most asked question so far. Who are the people behind the hilarious social media accounts from bol? A group of Gen-Z's or interns? Who is Gerda and what are the things they face from day to day.

What if your first job felt like an extension of university - with less exams, more impact, and better coffee? In this episode, we get to know Berk and Petra. Two YP's who all ins and outs of the program. Get to know them, the talent program and how Bol supports high potentials in their personal journey.

What do pizza and product design have in common? At Bol, both gets delivered in a pressure cooker called a design sprint—where creative ideas become breakthroughs within days.

We’re geeking out with Laura (Lead Product Analyst) and Joep (Senior Product Analyst) about how data drives decisions at Bol. From fake door tests to espresso-fueled insights ☕📊—this is how small experiments prevent big mistakes.

"It's not just about acceptance—it's about creating a space where people can truly be themselves." In this episode, Ernst & Daniel from Queer Bol share how they transformed the workplace into a more inclusive place for everyone. Creating a movement—promoting visibility, education, and belonging at Bol.

What happens when you dedicate a day to breaking things on purpose? At Bol.com, it’s called Chaos Day—a day where teams intentionally cause failures to uncover weaknesses and build confidence in their systems.

Ever wondered how large organizations adopt new technologies like GraphQL while managing complexity and scale? In this episode, Lars and An from Bol.com share their inspiring journey of transforming their architecture, influencing teams, and building a thriving GraphQL community.

Why is it crucial to track your cloud expenses? In this episode, we chat with two experts about mastering Cloud FinOps—how to monitor costs effectively and scale without breaking the bank. Plus, plenty of laughs and lively discussions along the way!

Engineers vs. Designers—can these two worlds truly align? Join us with Cansu and Wendy as we explore the quirks, challenges, and laughs that come with collaboration.

Join us as Ronald van Rijn, Senior Director of Engineering at bol.com, reflects on his first 100 days. From his early programming days with a Commodore 64 to leading 900 engineers, Ronald shares his journey, leadership insights, and plans for the future. Learn how he tackles challenges, fosters impactful innovation, and applies lessons from hobbies like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his work.

Discover how canary releases and tools like Argo Rollouts enable safe, progressive deployments. Guests Sonja Nesic and Diego Lira share insights on testing in production, leveraging automatic rollbacks, and optimizing release strategies for agile DevOps teams.

Discover how bol.com tackles accessibility in tech! Join engineer Leanne Scheepers and lead designer Niels Peter Foppe as they share insights, tips, and challenges on creating inclusive products. Tune in for a fresh perspective on accessibility

Join us as we chat with Robin, a data scientist from bol.com, who shares how his team tackled complex data pipeline challenges by using layered approaches and innovative solutions like Apache Airflow. Robin makes it easy to understand by comparing data workflows to baking bread (yes, really!) and highlights how his team built a robust, reliable system to handle critical logistics data for bol.com.

Join us as we explore performance testing with experts Nithya and Marcel from bol. They share insights on ensuring system reliability during peak seasons through chaos engineering and isolated testing. Discover best practices, tools, and strategies to tackle performance challenges and enhance user experience. Tune in for valuable tips from industry professionals!

On this episode we're joined by Bart Enkelaar and Rob Klein Gunnewiek as the experts on SRE! This talk will cover lots of SRE principles, insights and innovations within the teams at Bol. Next to that, we've had a lovely chat with lots of laughter. So enough reasons to grab a nice drinks and enjoy the episode!

On this episode, Lee September joins us to tell his inspiring story on Neurodiversity and Leadership. He shares his personal journey from engineer to management and how being neurodivergent played a role within this story. From personal growth to being inclusive to anyone. Knowing when to read the room and adjusting accordingly to put everyone in their strengths.

In this episode, we explore distributed tracing in microservices architecture, covering how it enhances observability and helps quickly identify issues in large-scale systems. We discuss the basics of distributed tracing, practical tips for implementation, and the benefits of tools like Google Cloud Trace. Perfect for developers looking to improve system performance and streamline their debugging process.